Parts for Frigidaire PLES389ECH: 07 - Top / Drawer Parts

This control panel provides the user interface for your appliance, restoring a clean, functional console so buttons and displays operate correctly. It matches the original style and mounts in the appliance's front console area. What it does:

• Replaces a damaged, cracked, or faded front console panel to restore normal control access
• Secures and supports the appliance's buttons, touchpads, and display area
• Helps stop dirt and moisture from reaching internal electronics behind the console
• Common symptom fix: visible damage, non-sealing panel edges, or loose/missing console trim

• One control panel

• Disconnect power before starting any repair to avoid shock or damage
• Requires basic hand tools; remove screws and retaining clips to swap panels
• Handle carefully to avoid scratching the finish or damaging attached brackets
• If the original overlay or electronic components are attached, transfer them exactly as removed

This control panel is the front console for the appliance that houses and protects the user controls and display, restoring the unit's appearance and providing a stable surface for keypad and switch operation. What it does

• Provides the finished front surface for the appliance control area and supports the keypad/display assembly
• Protects internal control electronics from spills and debris that can cause malfunction
• Restores worn, cracked, or faded console appearance for improved usability and aesthetics
• Helps keep buttons and switches correctly aligned for reliable input

• One control panel

• Intended for appliance service; disconnect power before starting any repair
• May require removal of surrounding trim or bezels; keep screws and fasteners organized
• Handle panel carefully to avoid scratching painted or printed surfaces
• If replacing due to control or display failure, verify associated components separately

This glide is a low-friction slide used in select cooking appliances to support and guide a moving component, such as a lower drawer. Replacing a worn or broken glide restores smooth travel and proper alignment without sticking or scraping.

• Provides a smooth sliding surface for the mating part
• Helps keep the component aligned as it opens and closes
• Reduces friction and wear during movement
• Failure symptoms include sticking, scraping noises, uneven travel, or the component coming off track

• Disconnect power and allow the appliance to cool before servicing
• Remove the sliding component (e.g., drawer) to access the glide
• Remove the damaged glide and install the new one, transferring any screws or clips as needed
• Reinstall and test to ensure smooth, even movement

This glide is the low-friction slide piece used in select Frigidaire ranges and wall ovens to support a moving component. Replacing a worn glide restores smooth in-and-out movement, reduces binding, and helps prevent premature wear on mating rails. What it does:

• Provides a smooth, low-friction surface for a sliding drawer or rack
• Helps keep the component aligned on its track to avoid binding
• Reduces sticking and scraping noises during operation
• Common symptoms: hard-to-open/close movement, uneven travel, wobbling, or a visibly cracked/missing glide

• One glide

• Disconnect power and allow the appliance to cool before servicing
• Remove the drawer or rack to access the glide location
• Release screws or tabs securing the old glide; transfer any reusable hardware
• Install the new glide, and test for smooth travel

This oven bake element is the heating element that warms the oven cavity for baking and roasting. Replacing a damaged element restores proper oven heating and helps return cooking performance to normal. What it does:

• Heats the oven interior for baking, roasting and browning.
• Replaces elements that are visibly burnt, cracked, broken, or no longer glow when the oven is on.
• Common symptoms it can fix: little or no heat from the oven, uneven cooking, or an element that sparks or shows burn spots.
• Works as the direct heater inside the oven cavity; connects to the oven terminal block.

• Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug the appliance before starting any repair.
• Access typically requires removing the oven interior panels or rear access panel; support the element while disconnecting terminals.
• Handle terminals and sharp sheet metal carefully; use insulated tools and secure terminal connections.

The Dual Element is an OEM part for Frigidaire ranges. This element features two heating zones, allowing for versatile cooking options by providing both high and low heat settings on the same burner. It ensures efficient and consistent heating, making it ideal for various cooking tasks. It contains a 9-inch, 1200-watt element and a 6-inch, 1300-watt element, combining for 2500 watts at 240 volts

Causes of a bad dual element can include electrical issues, wear and tear from regular use, or physical damage such as cracks or breaks in the heating element. These issues can lead to inconsistent heating or complete failure of the element.

Symptoms of a bad dual element include:

• Burner not heating up
• Inconsistent or uneven heating
• Element not switching between high and low heat
• Visible damage to the element

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.

This main top assembly is the finished cooktop surface that supports burners and controls while protecting internal components. It restores a flat, secure surface for safe cooking and proper burner alignment. What it does:

• Covers and protects the range's internal components under the cooktop
• Provides mounting/seat locations for surface burners, grates, and trim
• Restores proper burner alignment and prevents debris from entering the cabinet
• Helps reduce heat or smoke caused by damaged or warped tops

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any work
• Remove burner grates, knobs and any trim pieces before replacing the top
• Handle the top carefully—edges can be sharp and finish can be easily scratched

This rubber bumper cushions doors and panels to reduce noise, prevent metal-on-metal contact, and protect finishes for smoother, quieter operation. Replace worn or missing bumpers to help restore proper seating and reduce rattling. What it does:

• Absorbs shock between moving parts to prevent bangs and scratches
• Keeps doors and panels aligned for a tighter seal and quieter close
• Reduces vibration and rattling during operation
• Helps protect painted or plated surfaces from wear at contact points

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid electrical hazard
• Typically a push-in or snap-in replacement; press into the original mounting hole until seated
• Inspect nearby bumpers and replace in matched sets if others are cracked or missing

Replaces a damaged or worn refrigerator door handle to restore a secure grip and proper door operation. Matches the original mounting style for a clean, factory appearance and reliable everyday use. What it does:

• Provides a sturdy grip for opening and closing the refrigerator door
• Restores proper handle alignment when the original is cracked, loose, or broken
• Prevents further damage from continued use of a compromised handle
• Matches the original mounting points for a direct-fit replacement

• Basic hand tools are typically required (screwdriver, socket)
• Remove door trim or screws as needed; save and re-use any original mounting hardware only if undamaged
• Avoid overtightening fasteners to prevent cracking the handle or door

Indicator light replaces the control-panel lamp that signals power or active functions, restoring visible status feedback for safer, more confident operation. Use this when the original lamp is dim, cracked, or fails to illuminate. What it does:

• Provides visible indication of power, cycle status, or selected functions on the appliance control panel.
• Restores clear status feedback when the original lamp is burned out or flickering.
• Helps troubleshoot whether a control or circuit is receiving power by showing when the indicator should be lit.
• Improves usability so settings and operating states are easy to confirm at a glance.

• Disconnect power to the appliance (unplug or turn off the breaker) before beginning work.
• Access may require removing the control panel or console.
• Handle the lamp carefully and avoid touching bulb surfaces; use gloves to prevent oil transfer.
• After installation, restore power and verify the indicator lights as expected; if it still does not light, further electrical diagnosis may be needed.

This element mounting spring secures a surface cooktop heating element to the range, keeping the element stable and ensuring consistent electrical contact for reliable heating. Replaces a worn or missing spring to restore proper element fit. What it does

• Holds the surface heating element in place under the cooktop or in the drip pan.
• Maintains stable mechanical and electrical contact so the element heats evenly.
• Prevents element wobble, movement, or poor seating that can cause intermittent heating.
• Commonly needed when an element drops, rattles, or fails to make solid contact.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair.
• Remove the element and/or drip pan per the range service instructions to access the spring.
• Install the spring in the same orientation as the original; ensure the element seats fully and securely.

Used on the 2500 watt element

This replacement 10-24 x 3/8 machine screw secures panels, brackets, and small components in compatible Frigidaire appliances. It restores proper fastening where a missing or damaged screw allows parts to shift or rattle. What it does:

• Fastens metal or plastic appliance parts such as trim, brackets, or small assemblies
• Helps eliminate movement, rattling, or loose connections caused by missing or stripped screws
• Restores safe, secure mounting for controls and hardware
• Matches OEM size for proper fit in designated threaded holes

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid shock or injury
• Use the correct screwdriver or nut driver to avoid stripping the head
• Start threads by hand to ensure alignment; tighten until snug — do not over-tighten
• Replace any stripped mating hardware or use correct thread engagement for secure fit

This oven lower bake element is the heating element that warms the oven cavity for baking and roasting. It restores proper baking heat so food cooks evenly and reaches set temperatures. What it does:

• Generates heat for the oven's bake function to cook and brown food
• Commonly causes no-heat or weak-heat oven symptoms when failed
• Can cause uneven baking or longer preheat times if damaged
• May show visible breaks, burn spots, or arcing when defective

• Disconnect electrical power to the appliance before starting any work
• Handle carefully and avoid bending the element; use gloves to protect hands
• Verify proper wire connections and secure mounting during reassembly

This temperature control thermostat replaces the refrigerator's manual/mechanical control that cycles the compressor and fans to maintain set temperatures, helping restore consistent cooling. Simple, direct replacement for units using this style of controller. What it does:

• Opens and closes the cooling circuit based on the temperature setting to regulate cabinet temperature
• Stops continuous running when the compressor fails to cycle or restarts cooling when the temperature rises
• Commonly used when the refrigerator won't reach or hold set temperatures or runs constantly
• Compatible with systems that use a mechanical dial-style temperature control and capillary sensing tube

• Disconnect power before servicing to avoid shock or injury
• Replace the thermostat in the same orientation and secure sensing tube without kinks; handle the capillary tube carefully
• Verify electrical connections match the original and restore power only after mounting is complete
• If temperature issues persist after replacement, check related components (evaporator, defrost, compressor)

This oven rack is a replacement wire shelf that supports cookware and bakeware inside the oven cavity, restoring proper spacing and airflow for even cooking and broiling. Ideal when the original rack is bent, rusted, or missing. What it does:

• Provides a stable surface for pans, baking sheets and cookware
• Restores correct oven spacing for even heat circulation
• Replaces bent, warped or corroded racks that catch or bind
• Enables use of multiple rack positions for different cooking needs

• Allow the oven to cool completely and disconnect power before installing
• Position rack with the rolled edges toward the oven walls and slide into desired rack guides
• Use gloves to avoid sharp edges and protect finishes
• Clean gently with non-abrasive cleaners; do not use oven self-clean while rack is in place unless rack is rated for self-clean cycles

Note: Due to a factory change, the new glide may be shorter than your original. Per Factory: The original part was 19.75". The new part is 16.25" and will install and function the same.

Specs: 8 - 18 x 0.500

This is a #8 screw, 0.500 inch long, used to secure panels and components in appliances. It provides a correct-fit fastener for repairs where the original #8 x 1/2" screw was required, restoring proper assembly and stability. What it does:

• Fastens trim, panels, brackets and small components where a #8 x 1/2" screw is specified
• Holds parts securely to prevent rattling, gaps or loose panels
• Replaces worn, stripped or missing screws to restore proper fit
• Appropriate for common interior and exterior appliance mounting points

• Use the correct screwdriver (typically Phillips) and avoid over-tightening to prevent strip or damage
• Disconnect power and follow appliance manufacturer safety instructions when accessing internal parts

This replacement screw secures appliance panels, brackets, and internal components. It restores a tight, rattle-free fit and proper alignment when an original fastener is missing, stripped, or corroded.

• Fastens metal or plastic parts to the cabinet/frame
• Helps maintain alignment and reduce vibration or rattling
• Direct replacement for lost, damaged, or rusted hardware
• Keeps covers and brackets safely in place

• Disconnect power before servicing; for gas appliances, also shut off gas supply
• Match one-for-one with the original screw; verify length/type before installation
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• Use the correct driver bit to prevent stripping the screw head